Yoga should be practiced to lead a healthy life, said MLA M P Appachu Ranjan. Speaking at International Yoga Day celebration organised jointly by district administration, zilla panchayat, Ayush department, Bharath Vikas Parishat, Patanjali Yoga committee and Nehru Yuva Kendra in the city on Sunday, he said that Yoga helps in reducing stress.
Yoga Day is observed in 192 countries of the world, he added. ZP President Chodumada Shareen Subbaiah said that yoga should be taught for half an hour in every school.
Earlier, NCC cadets took part in a Yoga session amidst rain at SAI Turf ground in Madikeri. A Yoga jatha was taken out from SAI ground to Fort premises to spread the message of peace and harmony.
Published 21 June 2015, 19:09 IST